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Frosty the Snowman is here to stay... and with his return out comes the salts for snowmelt on the streets, sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots. So while even a trip to the park, nature preserve, or beach is safe - getting there isn’t always the cleanest and best for our dogs.

I’m excited about 2021! The team we’ve assembled aren’t just my coworkers, but they are my family and friends, and together we are here to support and grow with you. As we look towards the future, you’ll see some great new innovative products coming from the team. Just stay tuned.

"How much CBD should I give my dog?" It's a great question and the one we hear the most! CBD is still pretty new to many people, including many of our four-legged friends. The good news is that we've been doing this for a while so here’s our advice...

As much as we all hate to throw on the wellies and raincoats, it's essential our dogs get outside for exercise and mental stimulation.⁠ Here are some great tips to consider when walking in the rain ☔⁠.

Halloween is just around the corner, and everybody here at Austin and Kat is getting ready for a frightfully good time. And while this year, there may not be the “normal” door to door visits, some neighborhoods will still be...

If you thought managing your social media account was hard, I’ve got a new one for you. Did you know that your new puppy should meet 100 new people before she’s 12 weeks old? WHAT??From 8-12 weeks old, your new...

My passion for learning how to help dogs age gracefully drove me to seek out helpful herbs, botanicals, and other ingredients—and inspired my Senior Blend, in memory of my late dog Brady.

Whether it's fireworks, thunderstorms, a visit from the postman, or a trip to the Ballard Farmers Market, our dog Bailey is more at ease with this special recipe...

When Bakko's hind legs eventually began to fail him in his old age, I got to work creating a recipe just for him...

Austin has an incredibly active life here in Seattle so I developed nutrient-dense biscuits to support him when he's out there pushing himself.

I wanted to work this weekend, or so I said.   There aren’t enough hours in the week or the day for that matter, but I insisted on getting up early Sunday so I could work.  “Rise before the dogs,” I...

My Active Puppy Austin  I knew from the beginning that he was going to be an active dog. It was January 2015. Mia and I jumped into the car and headed to Dixmont, Maine- a three hour trek north.  Destination: ...

Tips for training, feeding, and caring for a new puppy Crate training a puppy is no easy task. Proper training can greatly improve your dog’s behavior as they mature. For that reason, we’ve gathered some tips and created a suggested...

How does turmeric & curcumin help senior dogs? Known for thousands of years for its restorative and balancing properties, turmeric is much more than a flavorful culinary spice. A member of the ginger family, this perennial plant thrives in the...

We’re just entering summer here in Seattle and I'm looking forward to a chance to get a suntan while out hiking, having friends over for a socially distancing barbecue, and July 4th celebrations, aka high anxiety for our four-legged friends.  ...

You know all about me and ‘Austin and Kat,'  but before there was Austin, there was Ace. He had been abandoned at a high kill shelter in the midwest before being rescued. By the time I met him he’d been at the shelter for a LONG time...

Our mailbag is always full of questions from our friends about how to best care for their pups. And one of the most frequent questions we receive is what to do when pet's hips and joints get creaky and sore. So let’s talk a...

A Handy How-To Guide for Dosing CBD Oil For Cats   Although talk of CBD has been around the use for humans and dogs, cats are just as much a part of our family - so that brings up a big...

Can giving CBD to your dog help them recover after a day of exercise? We spend a lot of time talking about the many ways CBD might help our pups when they’re under the weather or suffering from things like...

4 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy This Winter. Is it true what they say: if you're cold, they're cold? Let's talk about winter safety for your pets. 'If you're cold, they're cold.' If you have a pet like a...

It’s something most dog lovers we know have seen at some point. Our pups suddenly start licking their paws like crazy, and it seems like only treats or distractions can get them to stop. Even then the pause (pun intended!)...